Highway Foreman 1

District 08-UNIT 510 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/115839/HF1/07.02.25-LT

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

The overall function of this position is to serve as a direct first line supervisor. This position is located in the District 08/Maintenance Section/Unit 510 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

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Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; OR Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment. NOTE: Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

65% Supervises, leads, directs, and trains a work group in the safe performance of : patching, leveling, overlaying, partial and full depth removal and replacement, repair, cleaning of asphaltic concrete and Portland cement concrete pavements as well as bridge decks; maintenance of aggregate shoulders; cleaning and reshaping ditches with a motor patrol or excavator, removing and disposing of trees and debris from roadways; utilizes various light and heavy construction equipment combined with hand tools.

20% Plans, organizes, and records all activities and resources used on a daily basis. Completes vehicle inspection reports, PPRs, accident investigation reports and complaint records. Monitors employees and work site for safe proper work methods and provides on the job training. Ensures all equipment is properly used, operated safely, and maintained in good working order.

5% May be required to perform a wide variety of assigned duties and tasks necessary to accomplish the overall mission of the gang or section.

5% Shall be responsible to respond to emergencies after normal working hours, in all types of weather conditions. Falling trees in the roadway, snow and icy conditions, traffic accidents, and water over the roadways are some examples of emergencies, and corrective action is expected to ensure safety to the public.

5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities:
Maintain a Class A CDL license and meet all structured training requirements for this position.
Requires random drug testing.
Required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, and climb on and off equipment and trailer, as well as lifting up to fifty pounds on a daily basis.
Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.
Perform manual labor work tasks, to occasionally perform the duties of a Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent in his absence.

Use a cell phone, computer, and mobile PDA in the performance of normal job duties.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Lateral
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday/6:30AM to 5:00PM

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Ted Dalgo
Transportation Operations Manager
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